Explore the archipelago of Cape Verde with its intoxicating mixture of African and Portuguese heritage and its welcoming locals. Once a former colony and trade outpost, the Cape Verde Islands of today offer a spellbinding blend of African and Portuguese influences in their architecture, food, …

With one of the Earth’s largest concentrations of wildlife, from lions and elephants to thousands of birds, Tanzania is sublime—visit the legendary Ngorongoro Conservation Area and stay at innovative mobile camps in the Serengeti that follow in the tracks of the Great Migration.

Start your cruise on the island of Santiago, in Praia, the Cape Verde capital and visit the historic center of Ribeira Grande, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A gigantic volcanic cone emerging from the Ocean, Fogo or “volcano island” is the most unusual in the Cape Verde …

Explore Ascension, this dry volcanic island is a major home for the sooty tern. Hike to the richly vegetated top of Ascension, and a visit the shore to watch the green turtles laying eggs on the beach. Joining you across the Equator are Arctic terns and long-tailed skuas in their northbound spring …

Into the Wild.. Discover Gambia and Senegal. Experience outstanding wildlife viewing on a yacht cruise along the West Africa Coast and upstream the Gambia River, deep inside the African continent. Discover the waterways of Senegal and Gambia with visits to no less than 4 Natural Reserves: Sine …

Trace the Gold Coast of Ghana and follow the African coastline northward, stopping in the Cape Verde Islands, majestic Morocco and ending in the ornate city of Lisbon, Portugal. Visit several UNESCO World Heritage sites and be experience the dramatic differences in ecology and climate from …

The power of the Atlantic Ocean has played an enormous part in shaping the cultures of its coasts. Sailing from Lisbon to Dakar, this voyage harnesses the sea for a transformative experience that takes you back to the time of 1001 nights. Mixing Moorish heritage with nomadic tribes, islands …

Board Le Lyrial in Namibia and chart a course towards the island of Saint Helena to arrive the day before the official ceremony, which will be held on 5 May 2021. The Longwood Residence and the Emperor’s furniture have been preciously maintained and preserved by the French authorities and the …

Board the Le Lyrial for a new 14-day cruise leaving from Praia, the capital of Cape Verde, on the most populated and also the most African of the archipelago’s islands. Further to the north, reach São Vicente and visit Mindelo, the cultural capital of Cape Verde, the birthplace of the …

A few times a year Le Jacques Cartier invites sea lovers, dreamers, and keen observers of endless horizons to join the non-stop journeys, to enjoy the comfort of the ship for an extended period and share the daily lives of the crew. As the days go by, you can view the waves from the upper deck, …

BoardLe Lyrialin Namibia and chart a course towards the island of Saint Helena to arrive the day before the official ceremony, which will be held on 5 May 2021. On your way, arrive at Ascension Island, some 1,000 km off the coast of Saint Helena. On this desert island, the British created a …

Discover the cultures and traditions of Cape Verde, Spain, and Senegal on this enticing and relaxing 11-day journey aboard luxurious L'Austral. Your cruise takes you to all of the major cultural highlights along this route, including Santiago,São Vicente, and Mindelo. You'll also …

Board Le Jacques-Cartier in South Africa, in Cape Town and reach Walvis Bay, at the heart of the Namib desert. Next, sail towards the island of Saint Helena to arrive the day before the official ceremony, which will be held on 5 May 2021. Later head to the Ascension Island, some 1,000 km off the …